A monthly podcast celebrating Appalachian Literature & Writing
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Welcome to "Stories of Appalachia," the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia.
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A progressive podcast providing a counter-narrative to the negative portrayal and harmful stereotypes of Appalachia.
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Inside Appalachia tells the stories of our people, and how they live today. The show is an audio tour of our rich history, food, music and culture.
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Will and Neil are two brothers born and raised in the coal fields of central Appalachia. A podcast about place and perspective, they talk about life in Appalachia and venture outside the region to better understand the negative perceptions of Appalachia and find out how their culture truly compares to the rest of the World.
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Documenting Appalachia one story at a time. Each Podcast we introduce you to a special guest or topic and unravel what Appalachia means to them.
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Telling West Virginia's Story
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Welcome to Now Appalachia Radio with host and thriller author Eliot Parker. The show will profile Appalachian writers and creative people. Proud to be part of the August on the Air Global Radio Network. Authors on the Air Global Radio Network is an international digital media corporation comprised of radio talk shows, podcasts, book reviews and anthology publishing with 3 million listeners in 40 countries and over one million social media friends. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo ...
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Exploring the weird, wild, and spooky parts of Appalachia.
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Byron Ballard and Alicia Corbin discuss everything under the moon & stars in Appalachia. Old ways, new times & life lived in-between. Irreverent humor, not for the easily offended..
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Learn the history of the new Enclave in Appalachia. After Reclamation Day, the Vault 76 residents found themselves in a world they no longer recognized. Some became Lone Wanderers, others became Raiders or banded together as new Settlers. Others found themselves in the WhiteSpring Bunker - and with the assistance of MODUS, began to rebuild America in the image of the old. Our characters will discover dark secrets and new threats, all while surviving the Wasteland of post-war Appalachia. You ...
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Hey, y'all. Pull up a chair and listen to paranormal stories from the Appalachian mountains. I'll tell you all about haints, cryptids, ghosts, hauntings, unexplained phenomena, and everything mysterious Appalachia has to offer.
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A global conspiracy, paranormal, cryptid, true crime and parapsychology podcast from the mountains of Appalachia. We branch out y'all!
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Mewz is sharing the people and places across Kentucky that inspire and amuse. Visit our full website at mewzkycom.wordpress.com to find out how to book the artists you hear on the podcast plus where to eat, listen and shop locally and a directory of upcoming festivals and more....
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A podcast about Appalachia by Appalachians
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Talk, tips & how-to on sustainable beekeeping from the North Carolina mountains of Southern Appalachia.
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Appalachia Rising is a podcast about what is happening in Appalachia and all the good stories you wouldn't normally hear from traditional media.
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Welcome to Appalachian Mysteria, a true-crime podcast series focused on crimes committed in the hills and hollers of Appalachia. Hosted by Kendall Parkinson and Sarah James McLaughlin. Check out past seasons: Mared and Karen WVU Coed Murders, Big Savage The Death Of Alexander Stevens, Outlandish, and our new season dedicated to stories brought to us by our listeners.
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Learn about the true Appalachian, mysteries, legends, murder & history as well as those stories outside Appalachia as viewed by a true Appalachian. I’m Larry Bentley and I was born and raised in the Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia. I want to take you on a fantastic journey through the Appalachian mountains and beyond. We’re going to explore everything from murder, native folklore and legend to true stories of hardship as seen through the watery eyes of an old Appalachian. Come jo ...
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East coast murders covered by Appalachian folks, Heather & Dylan. Who knew mountains could be so deadly? Are you ready to embark on a perilous journey through the treacherous peaks of true crime? Welcome to Mountain Murders True Crime, where chilling tales of mayhem and mystery await! Join our intrepid hosts as they navigate the dark side of nature, exploring crimes that will make your hair stand on end. From mysterious disappearances to shocking homicides, our podcast will have you on the e ...
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A weekly conversation podcast with farmers in the heart of Appalachia. Featuring updates and hard lessons from each farm. Plus topics including rotational grazing of cattle, sheep, and pigs, pastured chickens and turkeys for meat and chickens for eggs, sustainable and regenerative practices, direct marketing and current events related to farming and our food system.
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Living Appalachia is a show dedicated to exploring and answering your questions about all aspects of agrarian life. Appalachia is a place, a culture, a way of life and home to a diverse and select few. Farming and agriculture are at the heart of this rugged, rural land. The host, Brenden Blevins speaks with guests, LIVE in studio.
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After 25 years of hosting the popular television show "Absolutely Alabama," native son Fred Hunter is bringing his love of the state and its people to a new format. The podcast "Fred Hunter's Alabama" continues Fred's exploration of the people, places, events — and, of course, the food — that makes Alabama such a special place to call home.
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a revolving door of Appalachia-based 'youngs' that wanna 360º-windmill capitalism back into the volcanic dumpster where it was birthed. AWC PARTY PROGRAM: 1) no1 is immune to propaganda. we're here 2 help. 2) decommodify needs 3) radical subjectivity 4) ??? 5) abolish profit
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A podcast from the swamps of Northwest Florida. A show that traces our queer and revolutionary roots from the white sand beaches of the panhandle all the way to Appalachia, much like the sand, itself. We are poets. We are queer. And we are here to build community and foster a sense of community care with people like you.
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Go back to school with the country's top professors lecturing on a variety of topics in American history. New episodes posted every Saturday evening. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you "After Words" and "C-SPAN's The Weekly" podcasts.
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Storyteller Ray Christian shares personal stories as a sixty-something combat veteran, historian, and goat-wrangling father of six living in the rural mountains of Appalachia, all told through the fabric of centuries of Black history.
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Outdoors Appalachia Style is a outdoor related podcast covering hunting and fishing related activities. This group of avid outdoorsmen and women will discuss outdoor related issues, products and have special guests from the outdoor industry as special guests on our show. Make sure to tune in and help us all work together to promote the great outdoors!
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In the mountains of central Appalachia, blood runs as deep as these hollers and just as dark. Since before our kind knew these hills, hearts of unknowable hunger and madness have slumbered beneath them. These are the darkest mountains in the world. How dare we think we can break the skin of a god and dig out its heart without bringing forth blood and darkness? Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror-anthology podcast set in the shadows of an Alternate Appalachia, a place where digging too deep in ...
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¡Abstract Podcasting! Simply improv and Appalachian culture.
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Voices from Appalachia, hosted by Scott Sykes, features oral histories from the Appalachian Oral History Project Collection. The collection was developed over several years beginning in 1973, and sought to gather stories of lived experiences in the region of southwest Virginia. Scott also speaks with community members and students about what can we learn and know about life in the region, as we listen to Voices from Appalachia.
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Talking Appalachian is a podcast about the Appalachian Mountain region's voiceplace (its words and accents) and other aspects of its culture, such as literature, lore, and locale. Hosted by Dr. Amy Clark, an applied linguist and co-founding Director of the Center for Appalachian Studies at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. The podcast is based on her 2013 co-edited book Talking Appalachian: Voice, Identity, and Community. Her writing on Appalachia has appeared in the New York Tim ...
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Appalachia Mama brings you stories, poems, songs, and Inspirational musings from an Affrilachian born and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of West Virginia during the fifties and sixties. Join her as she shares her life lessons and stories about growing up in the "hills." She'll "tickle your funny bone, touch your heart and set your toes to tappin.'"
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An engaging interview-style podcast that delves into the intersection of Appalachian culture, culinary arts, the world of music & cannabis. Hosted by Amanda Aday & JC Cline; two passionate activists, enthusiasts, and industry experts.
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Perhaps nothing is more central to our Appalachian heritage than storytelling. We tell our stories not only with words and song but also in the way we live our common life together. Inspire Appalachian is about telling the stories of people who are leaning into problems by changing lives here on the ground in southern Appalachia. It is about getting real and sharing our challenges authentically with courage, conviction and creativity – so that, by engaging our passion and imaginations, we cu ...
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Appalachian Vibes Radio Hour from WNCW is a show that challenges the expectations and celebrates the diversity of music, art and literature created in Appalachia, hosted by Amanda Bocchi.
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Having long been in this region, Black Appalachians remain mostly invisible, while the dominant narratives of Appalachia depict an overwhelming, white cultural homogeneity. The Black in Appalachia Podcast challenges these misconceptions by highlighting how Black families have shaped and have been shaped by the region. Through historical and contemporary stories of people, places and experiences, hosts Enkeshi El-Amin and Angela Dennis interrogate what it means to be Black in Appalachia, crea ...
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True Stories from the Great Depression in Appalachia...and other things.
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Music In Osage And The Wakefields, Inside Appalachia
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During the Great Depression, the river town of Osage, West Virginia was a raucous, little place. It’s sleepier now, but music is keeping the magic alive. Also, after six generations, the struggle to keep a family farm going can be rough. And the Federal program 340B cuts the price of prescription drugs for people who most need them. So, why are att…
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Appalachia's Mysterious Mountain of Lost Souls
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Today, we tell a story about a place that over a century ago was said to have been shrouded in mystery and fear, known for inexplicable and mysterious disappearances. That, folks, is our story today. Join us as we tell the eerie tales of Black Mountain, a region straddling the border between Virginia and Kentucky, infamous for its history of vanish…
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Appalachia Meets World Episode 163 - "Friday Night Lights" in the Mountains of Appalachia with Coach John Hines
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It's the most wonderful time of the year...it's football time in the Mountains! You can smell it in the air! In our annual kickoff to football episode, Neil and Will sit down with an icon in High School Mountain Football lore - Coach John Hines. In a turn of events of the past year, Coach Hines left a storied tradition he built in one small communi…
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In the special episode of the podcast, Kendra Winchester is joined by Adam Vitcavage, the founder of Debutiful. Books Mentioned Housemates by Emma Copley Eisenberg Daughters of Muscadine by Monic Ductan Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H Temple Folk by Aaliyah Bilal Good Women by Halle Hill Mouth by Puloma Ghosh There is a Rio Grande in Heaven by Ruben R…
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Now, Appalachia interview with author Heather Day Gilbert
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On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Heather Day Gilbert about her new psychological mystery QUEEN OF HEARTS. Heather Day Gilbert, an RWA Daphne du Maurier Award winner and 2-time ECPA Christy Award finalist, enjoys writing contemporary mysteries with unpredictable twists, much like the Agatha Christie books she read gr…
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This conversation originally aired in the August 5, 2022 episode of Inside Appalachia. A mural in Pound, Virginia, depicts Nancy Mullins Shores — a longtime midwife who delivered many of the town’s residents in the 20th century. The mural was designed and painted by Lacy Hale, an eastern Kentucky artist known for painting murals across central Appa…
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Appalachia's Scottish Roots and the Influences of Scots Gaelic
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What did you think of this episode? Musician and storyteller Jack Beck, a native of Dunfermline, Scotland, joins me in this episode to talk about his homeland's cultural connection to the Appalachian region. He'll tell us about: how Scots-English came to be part of the Appalachian dialect (in our surnames, occupational names, and place names, for e…
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On today's episode, Chuck and Big John talk about what sports Appalachians would be the best at in the Olympics, a John Dammit Vance update, and discuss whether Appalachia is Trump Country Timestamps 02:29 — Disclaimer about Veepstakes 03:28 — Olympic archery at Best Buy 07:40 — What sport Appalachians would be best at in the Olympics 12:38 — Brief…
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Season 3 - Episode 11 "The Colonel's Gambit"
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Our survivors converge on the Whitespring, with a desperate plan to rescue the Colonel. With the odds stacked against them, the future of Appalachia hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, Red and Cherry are closing in on their quarry in their mission to rescue Antlers. Cyrus and Violet will discover just how high a price there is to be paid when you cros…
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Down a road in the city of Kirtland, Ohio sat a cabin that has since burnt down. That cabin has left behind lots of unanswered questions, and people are still wondering what truly happened inside those walls. Those answers might explain who the people are who have been spotted in the surrounding woods- the people with abnormally large heads and dis…
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It's the Sports Response Wyrd Mountain Gals
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The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show"It's the Sports Response"Airs Sunday 8-25-24 7pm EST Byron doesn't want to camp on the ground anymore, Joe inadvertently names the podcast, and Alicia falls into the YouTube rabbit-hole. They find out that they were both in love with Jacques Cousteau. The subjects are wide-ranging with at least one trigger warning, maybe…
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Listen to this tale out of Appalachia that still has folks talking today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/larry-bentley/support
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Nathaniel Ledbetter: From Humble Roots to Speaker of the House
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I was honored to have Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter on the podcast recently. He has a big title and tremendous responsibility across the entire state, but just a few minutes into our conversation, one thing became clear — this is a man who remembers where he came from and who has a deep love and respect for people from all walks …
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American University Professor Joseph Campbell taught a class on public opinion and election forecasting. He spoke about some of the most significant polling misses in American politics. American University is located in Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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Tune in for a special 'Crue Trime' episode of Where in the Folk as we explore the life and brutal murders of Charlie Brandt, a seemingly normal man who committed unspeakable evils. We will also be remembering the victims who suffered at the hands of Charlie and those who were never able to be identified. Join in on the conversation with us LIVE ton…
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A global conspiracy, paranormal, cryptid, true crime and parapsychology podcast from the mountains of Appalachia. We branch out y'all!
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A global conspiracy, paranormal, cryptid, true crime and parapsychology podcast from the mountains of Appalachia. We branch out y'all!
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A global conspiracy, paranormal, cryptid, true crime and parapsychology podcast from the mountains of Appalachia. We branch out y'all!
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A global conspiracy, paranormal, cryptid, true crime and parapsychology podcast from the mountains of Appalachia. We branch out y'all!
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A recap of this week's true crime news! Gypsy Roses' Baby Daddy, Wonderland Murders docuseries, Scott Peterson, bones in Brooklyn, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.By Mountain Murders Podcast
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Check out the Mountain Murders Merch Shop In November 1985, 36-year-old Danny Paquette was shot while working on his property. Law enforcement was unable to rule out an accidental shooting as it was the opening day of hunting season but there isn't much evidence for a homicide investigation. Oddly enough, Danny's mother Rena Paquette was found dead…
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#226: Kangaroos on the loose and crowdfunding classrooms
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On today's episode, Chuck and Big John plead with listeners to fund their expedition to the Ponderosa Buffet in Taipei, Taiwan, discuss the lack of restrictions in West Virginia on kangaroo ownership, cast doubt at school districts banning crowdfunding, and Chuck speaks with Laura Morris about her newly published book, “The Stone Catchers.” Find ou…
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Episode 45 Quick Update From Winnow Glen Farm
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Send us a Text Message. Cody takes his turn at flying solo for this episode. He gives an update on what has been going on at Winnow Glen Farm. From Cody at Winnow Glen Farm and Tyler at Pike Mountain Farm. Find us on Instagram at Appalachian_Farmcast Email us at appalachianfarmcast@gmail.com
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Raymond Thompson, Jr. And Agape Rugs, Inside Appalachia
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In the 1930s, hundreds of mostly African American workers died digging the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel. A photographer brings their stories to life in a new book. Also, when Jerry Machen began making art from old carpets in Tennessee, his wife Linda wasn’t impressed. And, a new exhibit shares the cultures of Indigenous people who call Appalachia home.…
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Dreams, Omens, Tower, Star Part 1 Wyrd Mountain Gals
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The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show Episode Airs Sunday 08-18-24 7pm EST Dreams, Omens, Tower, Star Part 1 Episode Airs Sunday 8-18-24 7pm EST Byron's getting ready to go to the Appalachian Herb Fest with a brand new set of classes and you can hear the happiness in her voice as she talks about it. The talk moves at a good cli, with topics ranging from the …
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We continue into the life of the Whack a doodle Arthur Shawcross --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/larry-bentley/support
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Former President Barack Obama’s keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention was the topic of a class taught by University of Kansas political communication professor Robert Rowland. The University of Kansas is in Lawrence, Kansas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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On Christmas Eve in 1881, Ashland, Kentucky, was shattered by a horrific crime that would forever be known as the Ashland tragedy. Join us as we recount the chilling events that led to the brutal murders of Robert and Fanny Gibbons and their friend Emma Carrico, whose lives were violently cut short in a crime that shocked the entire state of Kentuc…
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Appalachia Meets World Episode 162 - Mick Flips the Script on Appalachia Meets World (Part 1)
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In this episode - it's totally different! (Sorry for the hiatus last week - a bit of a reprieve for the end of summer) This episode is not like the others...Neil and Will get the tables turned and become the interviewees. Mick flips the script and allows the listeners to get to know Neil and Will a little better and see how they think in general, a…
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Welcome to the Bear Cave! Bear and Kal introduce themselves and talk about what to expect in later episodes. Support the Show.By TheBearCave
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Lacy Hale’s art is decorating more of Appalachia's landscapes. The eastern Kentucky artist is probably best known for “No Hate in My Holler,” a screenprint she designed in 2017 that has spread across Appalachia on TV shirts, tote bags and billboards. Hale is also painting a growing number of murals adorning mountain communities. One memorialized a …
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#225: Defeating a private equity takeover of trailer parks
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On today's episode, Chuck and Big John talk why private equity is buying up trailer parks nationwide and how the community of Charlottesville, VA fought a buy-out to keep ownership local. We also talk about Tim Walz and why he's leaps and bounds better than ol' John Dammit Vance Timestamps 02:29 — A brief chat about ol' TIm Walz 15:15 — Background …
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Check out the Mountain Murders merch store! Hey y'all! Spooky season is just around the corner. Embark on a spine-chilling East Coast road trup with us where every place has secrets lurking in the shadows. This adventure leads us to haunted destinations in Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Kentucky and Tennesee. Become a supporter of this podcast: https…
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In this episode, as their two youngest prepare to leave home for college, Ray and Tiffany contemplate a new phase of their life together. What will it be like without kids in the house all the time?By Ray Christian
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In the 1820s, a man named Johnson from North Carolina fell gravely ill after stealing money from a cattle buyer. With the help of a wise granny woman, he discovered a remedy, but it came at a great cost. Discover the tale of Johnson’s theft, his mysterious illness, and the supernatural wisdom of Granny Weiss, who guided his wife to the truth that w…
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Episode 44 If You Want Something Done Right, Vacation Update
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Send us a Text Message. Cody gives an update from the road about his vacation. From Cody at Winnow Glen Farm and Tyler at Pike Mountain Farm. Find us on Instagram at Appalachian_Farmcast Email us at appalachianfarmcast@gmail.com
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The heinous murder of Amber Robinson
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Check out the Mountain Murders Merch Shop The Rainbow Gathering is a festival of love and light. It draws thousands of visitors from all over the world each year. In 2018, 18-year-old Amber Robinson looked forward to attending the event held in Georgia. Amber met Joseph "Shaggy" Capstraw at the festival. The two decided to travel together. When the…
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The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show A Pig Holder and Hope Episode airs Sunday 8-11-24 7pm EST Well alrighty then, there's alot packed into this episode. The gals are stoked about some things, jaded about some things, & angry about some things. We find out why Byron quit her job. *Note-Byron has started verbally crowing herself out! It's how she saves Alici…
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A few people still farm the way folks did before tractors. We visit with farmers who still rely on real workhorses to get their work done. Also, Kentucky artist Lacy Hale’s “No Hate in My Holler” screenprint may never go out of style. Appalachians are still telling her how much they identify with its message. And a Virginia poet reflects on the imp…
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Workhorses And The Intimacy Of Spoons, Inside Appalachia
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A few people still farm the way folks did before tractors — with horses. We visit with farmers who still rely on a real workhorse. Also, Kentucky artist Lacy Hale’s “No Hate in My Holler” screenprint may never go out of style. Appalachians are still telling her how much they identify with its message. And a Virginia poet reflects on the importance …
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